A Winged Visitor with a Big Message
Category: Eco Park This photograph was taken at the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area, on a quiet, sunlit day. Amid the dry grasses and native shrubs, a small flash of colour darted close to the ground – quick, restless, and alive. It was the Common Shot Silverline, a butterfly that rarely announces itself loudly, yet […]
Turning a Menace into a Resource – Water Hyacinth Composting
Category: Water Body Restoration Water hyacinth is widely regarded as the most troublesome invasive aquatic weed. It clogs waterways, depletes oxygen in water, and disrupts aquatic ecosystems. Yet, with the right approach, this very plant can be transformed into an invaluable organic resource. At Ramco Community Services, we have refined the practice of producing high-quality […]
The Guardian of the Dry Land: The Acacia Tree
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This photo captures a native Acacia tree at Sanjeevimalai, a true survivor of the dry lands. Acacias take root in arid soil, thriving where many other trees cannot. Their deep roots reach far beneath the surface in search of water, anchoring the soil and preventing erosion even during strong winds. When […]
Periyathikulam: Sustaining Fields and Groundwater in Rajapalayam
Category: Water Body Restoration Periyathikulam is a kanmai (traditional water body) spread across 13.534 hectares near Rajapalayam’s new bus stand, supporting irrigation for nearby paddy fields and helping recharge the local groundwater. This photo shows the kanmai with the Sanjeevi Hills in the background.
Powering Care with Clean Energy
Category: Solar Power As part of its sustainability efforts, Ramco Community Services (RCS) has equipped its institutions and offices with solar energy. The photo shows solar panels installed at Atma Prasara, an RCS centre that offers free and confidential psychological counselling, with most of its power needs now met through solar power.
Pongal Rangoli Competition Brings Community Together in Rajapalayam
Category: Culture As part of the Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam Project and efforts towards building a sustainable future, a vibrant Rangoli competition was organised at Ward 25 – Ambedkar Nagar and Velayathupuram Habitation, Samusigapuram Panchayat, to celebrate the Pongal festival. The event saw enthusiastic participation from local residents, who showcased creative, colorful, and beautiful Rangoli designs […]
Rare Floating Aponogeton Spotted at Sanjeevi Hill Foothills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills We recorded a sighting of the floating aponogeton (Aponogeton natans), a native aquatic perennial herb known for its delicate floating leaves and fragrant flowers, at Sanjeevi Hills recently. This plant is indigenous to India and Sri Lanka and thrives in freshwater habitats such as ponds, tanks, lakes, slow-moving streams, and seasonally […]
Rare Indian Star Tortoise Spotted at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park
Category: Eco Park We recently had a rare treat at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park: a sighting of the Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans), a protected species known for its striking star-shaped patterns. Easily recognisable by the yellow star-like markings on its dark brown, high-domed shell, this tortoise is not only visually captivating but also plays […]
Turning Waste into Wealth: Championing Composting at PACR Polytechnic
Category: Carbon Neutrality In a significant step towards carbon neutrality, Ramco Community Services has launched an innovative green waste composting program at PACR Polytechnic campus. The facility transforms kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich organic manure, curbing harmful practices like burning green waste and promoting environmental sustainability. As part of the initiative, biodegradable materials—including vegetable […]
Rajapalayam CAN: Video Calls for Collective Action Towards Carbon Neutrality
Ramco Community Services has released a video on Carbon Neutral Rajapalayam on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, calling for collective action to transform Rajapalayam into Tamil Nadu’s first carbon-neutral city. Built around the theme Rajapalayam CAN, the video features messages from Shri Thangam Thennarasu, Minister for Finance and Environment & Climate Change, Government […]
